S22.052⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S22.052:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.052ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.052BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.052DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.052GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.052KSsequelaS22.052S

Sub-codes of S22.052(6)

S22.052 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S22.052AUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.052BUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, initial encounter…✓ BillableS22.052DUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.052GUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.052KUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS22.052SUnstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S20-S29Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)├S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
└S22.052Unstable burst fracture of T5-T6 vertebra

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